Many times, you may have heard of the Chinese Lantern Festival, but have you ever wondered why and how it is celebrated What could be the possible meaning and significance hidden behind it The Chinese Lantern Festival, known by the names Shangyuan or Yuanxiao Jie Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month of the Chinese New Year.

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It marks the end of the glorious 15-day New Year celebration and typically falls in the month of February or March, according to the Gregorian calendar.

Several beliefs are related to its origin, but the most common one dates back 2000 years ago during the reign of Emperor Wen of the Han dynasty. While some suggest that this was a Buddhist custom heard by Emperor Hanmingdi, that some monks lit lanterns in their temples to show respect to Buddha. From that day, he ordered all the temples, households, and royal palaces to light lanterns on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

What do people do on this day

Light and decorate Lanterns